Job offer
Strategic Buyer for Services with a Focus on IT and Professional Services (All) - 80–100%
Migros Bank is seeking a Strategic Purchaser (80–100%) in Wallisellen for services with a focus on IT and professional services. This management-level position involves developing procurement strategies, conducting requests for proposals, and managing supplier relationships as part of the digital transformation.
Tasks
- Strategic procurement; development and revision of procurement strategies for professional and consulting services, administrative and enterprise services; ensuring compliance with processes
- Conducting competitive bidding processes, including sourcing, bid evaluation, and negotiations at the national and international levels. Advising and supporting business units in selecting suitable service providers for contract awards
- Negotiation and execution of framework and individual contracts. Monitoring and administration of existing contracts, including contract renewals and amendments
- Managing suppliers in close collaboration with functional departments. Establishing and maintaining long-term, strategic partnerships with suppliers
- Preparation of annual budget plans and reporting on expenditures, as well as supplier selection and evaluation within the respective departments
- Close collaboration with internal departments (including IT and Compliance) to coordinate purchasing needs
Requirements
- 5 years of experience in purchasing
- Several years of professional experience in the procurement of IT products and services
- Understanding of IT Technologies and Cloud Services
- Excellent written and spoken German; knowledge of English is a plus
- Experience in supplier evaluation and selection
- Confident Negotiation Skills
- A structured approach to work and analytical thinking
- Experience in managing complex procurement projects
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in the financial services or FinTech sector
- Multi-Year Procurement for Other Strategic Services
- Extensive experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies
- German (business fluent)
- English (fluent)
- Compliance, Due Diligence, Data Protection, and Commercial Insurance
- Experience in conducting tenders and negotiations at the international level is a plus
- Proficiency in MS Office and experience with standard management systems
We offer
- Full-time position with a gross salary of CHF 500 per month, adjusted proportionally based on individual circumstances
- Employee Pension Plans: Highly Attractive Employment Contracts with Above-Average Contribution Rates
- Migros Bank: A dynamic bank offering forward-thinking financial services
- Management Leave: One Additional Week of Vacation Per Year for Management Members
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